Jordan Hawkins
#24SG · New Orleans Pelicans
Height
6'5"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
24
College
UConn
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'6.8"
Reach
8'5.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 8.75"
C
F
D-
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Jordan, in One Read
On the field, Jordan Hawkins grades out as a shaky SG for New Orleans Pelicans (D- Impact). That places him 105th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 166 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 32.0% | 34.1% | 82.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 43 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 43 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 32.0% | F F |
| 2024-25 | | 56 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 37.2% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ MIN | L 126-132 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4-18 | 1-4 | -15 |
| Fri, 4/10 | @ BOS | L 118-144 | 23 | 20 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.7M
Guaranteed
$11.8M
AAV
$4.7M/yr
Guaranteed %248%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
On a roster with finite room, Jordan Hawkins' contract earns a C Contract Value Index against the NBA salary backdrop. At $4.74M annually on a one-year deal, the third-year player is collecting reasonable compensation for a depth guard, but his 2025-26 production—3.8 points and 0.6 assists per game across 43 appearances—offers almost nothing to justify that outlay relative to available cap alternatives. A sub-replacement-level contributor who has fallen out of rotation entirely, Hawkins represents the collision between a lottery investment that never materialized and a franchise operating with championship-window constraints; even modest salary becomes an inefficient use of resources when the player cannot crack consistent minutes. At 24 years old with three seasons of underperformance now baked in, the narrative around him has hardened significantly—media and organizational consensus points toward a trade deadline exit or departure this offseason rather than any expectation of role expansion. The Contract Value Index reflects this reality: his deal is not albatross-level, but it is a dead asset on a team with limited flexibility and immediate competitive stakes, making it difficult to construct even a neutral value case while the Pelicans operate under this ceiling.
Performance Analysis
D
#105 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Jordan Hawkins earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 166 games, Jordan is contributing 3.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Jordan's best relative area is FG% at 32.0, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.6 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Jordan ranks 105th. At 24, Jordan is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jordan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Jordan Compares at the Position
Jordan Hawkins ranks 105th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Jordan between Alijah Martin (D) just ahead and Gary Harris (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Alijah MartinToronto RaptorsDNikola TopicOklahoma City ThunderDAntonio ReevesCharlotte HornetsDJordan HawkinsD
Graded lower
Gary HarrisMilwaukee BucksTransaction History
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About this player
Jordan Hawkins is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at SG for the New Orleans Pelicans. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Jordan Hawkins, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment F.
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